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Chicago Sky’s title defense ends as the Connecticut Sun score the final 18 points of Game 5 to rally for a 72-63 win

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky won’t get the chance to defend their WNBA championship after they lost Game 5 of their semifinal series to the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Tribune

Sky blow big lead late in loss to Sun, ending effort to repeat as WNBA champs

The Sky let a 10-point lead get away, allowing the Sun to finish the game on an 18-0 run in a 72-63 loss in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals.

Chicago Sun-Times

The quirky reason why Breanna Stewart might miss next season in the WNBA, explained

The WNBA's prioritization rule is getting in the way of one of its best players

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A’ja Wilson joins Candace Parker as one of 7 WNBA players named MVP multiple times

Four of the last six WNBA MVPs led their team to WNBA titles the same year. Jonquel Jones was named MVP last year, and the Sky defeated the Sun in the semifinals. In 2020 Wilson won her first MVP honor, and the Storm defeated the Aces in the Finals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Finale or Finals? It’s up to the Sky

Game 5 of the semifinal series between the Sky and Sun has the potential to be the last for a few players.

Chicago Sun-Times

Best Social Media Reactions to Sue Bird’s Last Game

The WNBA star finished her 20-year career on Tuesday night after the Storm were eliminated by the Aces in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Larry Stone: Storm ousted, but all anybody will remember is it was Sue Bird's last game

SEATTLE — It was one of those nights where an extra marine layer of tension hung in the air as the Storm's season, and Sue Bird's career, hung in the balance. But eventually, that tension gave way to the melancholy that always attaches itself to a legendary player walking away…

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Aces Share Moment A’ja Wilson Learned She Won WNBA MVP

The Las Vegas locker room broke out into a major celebration for their forward once the announcement was made.

Sports Illustrated

Aces’ A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for 2nd time

LAS VEGAS — Aces star A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s MVP on Wednesday, edging Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart to win the award for the second time in three years.

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Chelsea Gray is having one of the most incredible playoff runs ever for the Aces

The Las Vegas star is doing things we've literally never seen.

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See the amazing moment A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces found out she won WNBA MVP

"Shots on A'ja!"

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A’ja Wilson Wins WNBA MVP Award Over Breanna Stewart

This comes a week after the rising star was selected as the 2022 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Sports Illustrated

13 awesome photos of Sue Bird during her final game as a WNBA player

The game of basketball will miss you, Sue Bird!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA

The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Aces advance to WNBA Finals as Storm’s Sue Bird closes her career

Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her, and chanted “Thank you, Sue.”

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | A Night to Remember in the WNBA

Plus, get to know the NFL’s top trash-talker.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun drop ‘messy’ messaging and grab a dominant victory against Sky

The Sun beat the Sky with a free-flowing offensive performance, much like what the Sky is known for. They shot 56.9% from the field and 40% from three.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky no-show at fiery Sun sets the table for a tense Game 5. Is this a rivalry? It better be

One must assume Candace Parker and Co. are as ticked off as they’ve been at any point since Day 1 of training camp.

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Sun extend WNBA semifinals series against Sky with 104-80 rout in Game 4

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Championship windows only come around so often. And when they do, they only stay open for so long.

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A’ja Wilson’s rebounding prop is one of a few WNBA bets to make ahead of Tuesday’s Game 4s

Will there be a Game 5?

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Messy’ or malicious? Sky prepared for another battle in Game 4

All four of the Sun’s leading scorers have been held below their regular season scoring averages in the semifinals while Candace Parker has elevated

Sports Illustrated

Aces Spoil Sue Bird’s Near-Buzzer Beater in Wild Overtime Win

Despite trailing 89–85 with 11.3 seconds to play in regulation, the Aces rallied late and blitzed the Storm in overtime to claim Game 3 of their playoff series.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s mental approach can’t be overlooked

“When it comes to playoffs, the mental approach sets the legends apart from the really good players,” James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun figure to play with desperation at home

The Sky know what it feels like to be a team desperate for its first title. That desperation makes the Sun dangerous, especially as they host the next two games of the best-of-five semifinal series.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: Sun-Times’ photos you might have missed this week

Migrants are welcomed from Texas, the Chicago Sky tie its series 1-1 in the WNBA Semifinals, a mural goes up at Mahalia Jackson Court and more in our best unseen pics of the week.

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